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Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.

How Hanley Energy delivers data center infrastructure at AI speed with ABB
ABB
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How Hanley Energy delivers data center infrastructure at...

As data centers demand more capacity faster than ever, companies delivering at speed are capturing the...

Sparks Learner of the Year 2026
Kewtech
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Sparks Learner of the Year 2026

This year marked an exciting milestone for Kewtech as we proudly sponsored the prestigious SPARKS Learner of...

Amendment 4 changes to testing in a medical location
Kewtech
Technical articles

Amendment 4 changes to testing in a medical location

The IET Wiring Regulations is the safety standard for fixed low voltage(LV) electrical installations and are...

How to retrofit energy monitoring into any building: a guide for electrical contractors
Shelly
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How to retrofit energy monitoring into any building: a guide...

Can energy monitoring be retrofitted into a commercial building? Learn the best solutions, wiring methods...

New ABB circuit breaker to make AI data centers and advanced manufacturing more resilient
ABB
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New ABB circuit breaker to make AI data centers and advanced...

The new SACE Emax 3 air circuit breaker will improve energy security and resilience of power systems in...

Industrial label printing unplugged
Brady
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Industrial label printing unplugged

Print everything you need, where you need it! With the first transportable printer to deliver 101.60 mm wide...

Breaking the 800V Barrier: Why the ABB OTHV switch-disconnector is the industry's new standard
ABB
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Breaking the 800V Barrier: Why the ABB OTHV...

The electrical industry is in the midst of a fundamental shift.

The ideal solution: All-in-one advanced insulation tester from Martindale
Martindale Electric
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The ideal solution: All-in-one advanced insulation tester...

Test and measurement specialist, Martindale Electric, has developed a versatile, high-performance insulation...

UK building controls market sees strong start to 2026 with revenues rising to £234.8m
BCIA
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UK building controls market sees strong start to 2026 with...

The UK building controls and Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) market has entered 2026 with renewed...

Does an RCCB Type B trip on DC?
Doepke
Technical articles

Does an RCCB Type B trip on DC?

We have witnessed an increase in reports from several well-informed installers relating to type B’s that do...

Speed, convenience and expertise: The top trends defining the trade counter of the future
Schneider Electric
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Speed, convenience and expertise: The top trends defining...

Schneider Electric releases research which explores the shift in trade counter buyer behaviour.

Earn 3x rewards when you buy from ABB's Protecta Plus range at CEF!
Voltimum
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Earn 3x rewards when you buy from ABB's Protecta Plus...

For a limited time only, Voltimum+ members can now earn 3x rewards when they purchase from ABB's Protecta Plus...

Megger MFT impact test: What happens when it's hit by falling debris?
Megger
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Megger MFT impact test: What happens when it's hit by...

Find out what happens to the Megger MFT when it is repeatably hit by falling debris.

Getting low impedance readings right: How True Loop® makes it simple
Megger
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Getting low impedance readings right: How True Loop® makes...

Learn why low impedance testing is tricky, what can throw your readings off and how True Loop® technology with...

Join ABB for an exclusive Building Safety Act 2026 open evening
ABB
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Join ABB for an exclusive Building Safety Act 2026 open...

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of critical legal updates in the building industry.

CEF partners with WellChild to support families of children with complex medical needs across the UK
City Electrical Factors
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CEF partners with WellChild to support families of...

City Electrical Factors (CEF) is proud to announce an exciting new charity partnership with WellChild to...

The automation debate: partial makeover or complete transformation?
Wago
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The automation debate: partial makeover or complete...

Industry standards for interoperability give the option to selectively upgrade automation systems, providing...

Installers, here's the challenge: How do you transform a one-time installation into a long-term partnership?
ABB
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Installers, here's the challenge: How do you transform a...

Meet ABB-free@home®, the intelligent home automation solution designed for you.

KNIPEX launches new tools for PV and electrical installations
KNIPEX
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KNIPEX launches new tools for PV and electrical...

KNIPEX has launched a range of new tools designed to make every day electrical jobs quicker, tidier and easier...

Stay organised on Solar PV jobs The KNIPEX Set of Mounting Tools
KNIPEX
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Stay organised on Solar PV jobs The KNIPEX Set of Mounting...

Small tools are all too easy to misplace or double up on when you’re busy on site. Keeping everything together...

 Three jobs, one tool The new KNIPEX PreciForce® SAC
KNIPEX
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Three jobs, one tool The new KNIPEX PreciForce® SAC

On PV installations, switching between tools soon slows things down. KNIPEX has introduced the PreciForce® SAC...

Tight spaces? No problem! The new KNIPEX Slim Knips
KNIPEX
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Tight spaces? No problem! The new KNIPEX Slim Knips

Precise cutting of wire or cable ties can be a challenge in tight spaces, but the new compact KNIPEX Slim...

Handling heavy cable with ease: The new KNIPEX STX60
KNIPEX
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Handling heavy cable with ease: The new KNIPEX STX60

Working with large-diameter power cables brings its own challenges, particularly when it comes to clean,...

Winners revealed at BCIA Awards 2026 as industry celebrates outstanding achievements
BCIA
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Winners revealed at BCIA Awards 2026 as industry...

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has revealed the winners of the BCIA Awards 2026,...